How to Pass the Next Generation ACCUPLACER Reading

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Question 1

Which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 3? Created by Bill Watterson, an American cartoonist: Calvin and Hobbes ran daily in newspapers across the country from 1985 to 1995.

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Correct Answer: Option(s) B

Rationale

cartoonist,

The best version of the underlined portion is "cartoonist," as it correctly uses a comma to separate the appositive phrase from the main clause of the sentence, enhancing clarity and readability.

A) (as it is now)
The current version lacks proper punctuation, failing to separate the appositive "an American cartoonist" from the rest of the sentence. This can lead to confusion regarding the relationship between the clauses and affects the overall flow of the sentence.

B) cartoonist,
This option correctly places a comma after "cartoonist," indicating that "an American cartoonist" is a non-restrictive appositive. This punctuation clarifies that the information about Bill Watterson is additional and not essential to the main sentence, thereby improving the sentence's structure and clarity.

C) cartoonist
This choice removes the necessary punctuation, which is essential for distinguishing the appositive from the main clause. Without a comma, the sentence reads awkwardly and can mislead the reader about the intended meaning, making the appositive seem like a necessary part of the subject.

D) cartoonist;
Using a semicolon is inappropriate in this context since it suggests a separation of two independent clauses. The phrase "Calvin and Hobbes ran daily in newspapers across the country from 1985 to 1995" is not an independent clause and should not be set apart with a semicolon, as this disrupts the flow of the sentence.

Conclusion
Correct punctuation is vital for clarity in writing. The choice "cartoonist," effectively uses a comma to separate the appositive from the main clause, ensuring the sentence maintains its intended meaning and readability. The other options either fail to provide necessary punctuation or incorrectly imply separations that do not exist, thereby compromising the sentence's coherence.

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cartoonist,

Sentence 5 should be deleted from the passage because it contains irrelevant information.

Which typically

When Watterson finally ended the strip in 1995, he drew Calvin and Hobbes departing on their toboggan to explore 'a magical world.' should be inserted after sentence 10.

B) eclectic

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cartoonist,

Sentence 5 should be deleted from the passage because it contains irrelevant information.

Which typically

When Watterson finally ended the strip in 1995, he drew Calvin and Hobbes departing on their toboggan to explore 'a magical world.' should be inserted after sentence 10.

B) eclectic

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